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Tata Power sends out first set of “Green Bills” to opting-in consumers

In a landmark development, Tata Power has issued its first set of “Green Bills” to those consumers opting in for 100 per cent “Green Power”.

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IEX trading volume records 9 pc growth in May 2021

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Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) traded 6540 MU of electricity volume in May 2021, recording a 9 per cent year-on-year growth, an IEX release said.

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Two power transmission project SPVs transferred to PGCIL

Mali Transmission Line | T&D India

Bid process coordinator REC Power Distribution Company Ltd has transferred two power transmission-related project special purpose vehicles to successful bidder Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL).

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Market Based Economic Despatch (MBED): Discussion paper circulated

Thermal Power Plant | T&D India

The Union power ministry has circulated a discussion paper on Market Based Economic Despatch (MBED) to all stakeholders concerned, and is soliciting comments and inputs by June 30, 2021.

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EPC business of Bajaj Electricals to focus on illumination

Bajaj Electricals | T&D India

Bajaj Electricals will focus on the illumination business, as part of its EPC activities. This is also reflected in lower order book of the other two EPC segments – transmission line towers (TLT) and power distribution (PD).

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PGCIL commissions over 500 ckm of transmission lines in April

PGCIL Line | T&D India

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has commissioned over 500 ckm of transmission lines in April 2021, according to latest government statistics.

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Tata Power completes one year of taking over power distribution in Central Odisha

Tata Power Odisha | T&D India

Tata Power’s TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL), on June 2, 2021, completed its first year of successful operations in Odisha.

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MERC proposes committee for monitoring Mumbai transmission projects

MERC Mumbai transmission tower | T&D India

Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in a recent suo moto order, has proposed the creation of a committee for close monitoring of upcoming projects aimed at strengthening the Mumbai power transmission network.

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Cyclone Tauktae aftermath: PGCIL restores supply to Diu

Cyclone PGCIL Diu | T&D India

A Union power ministry release said that Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd has restored power supply to Diu, following emergency restoration works taken up on one of the two 220kV feeder lines in Gujarat, which were devastated in the Tauktae cyclone.

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Ladakh connectivity scheme gets ISTS status, transferred to PGCIL

Ladakh connectivity scheme | T&D India

The Union power ministry has re-designated the 220kV Srinagar-Drass-Kargil-Khaltsi-Leh transmission scheme as part of the interstate transmission system (ISTS). With the result, the system has been transferred to Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL).

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